I've known him a long time. I've had time to get used to him and his special brand of behavior. He is, which gets him in trouble sometimes, but I never said anything to you about it.

Someone else who is an emotional vampire?

Never mind. I just thought it might be easier if you acted like I never said anything to you about House if he asks, but that would just complicate things.

And I don't need a medal. We're friends; it's not like that's anything special.

Well, now I'm curious. It's not every day that someone just comes out and asks if someone else is an emotional vampire.

Yeah, good job, you're really getting the hang of it now.

[ Not that there's an it to really get the hang of. Magenta wasn't that far off the mark when he referred to it as bullshit. ]

I'm hoping so, but we'll see.

[ What a strange thing to ask, but in all honesty, who is Wilson to judge? ]

And have you met any emotional vampires?

[ Thanks, Magenta, he's just picturing an owl now. ]

I like having emotions too. And-

[ Never mind, that would be a really weird thing to say to someone. ]

Just keep doing what you're doing and I think you'll be fine.

No, I think doing the things I usually do won't do me any favors around here.

[ A pause. ]

Change up my lifestyle? I assume you don't mean things like "drink more water", "plant a garden", or even "exercise more".

[ He laughs a little. ]

I'm working on the better shoes part, at least.